Using medical words with family caregivers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although there is poor communication about pain management between informal caregivers and hospice providers, little research has examined these interactions.

Objective

This study explored communication between informal caregivers and hospice team members by investigating the use of medical words in care planning discussions.

Design

Transcripts of clinical communication between caregivers and hospice team members were reviewed for use of medical words, word placement (statement or question), whether or not the word was explained, and the caregiver's response to the word.

Setting/subjects

As part of an ongoing randomized clinical trial in the midwestern United States, informal hospice caregivers participated in recorded hospice care planning discussio

SUBMITTER: Wittenberg-Lyles E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3776621 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature